GoSteals, an online service that creates flash deals like those pioneered by daily deals site Groupon, launched today at VentureBeat’s DEMO Fall 2011 conference.
The company is an alternative to daily deals giants Groupon and LivingSocial, which charge fees for …
If the new startup 1Ring has its way, soon we’ll be punching in phone numbers to learn more about the world around us.
The company’s technology is similar to QR barcodes, which are used in posters and magazines to connect …
Sixteen startups intend to break out big with consumers in the Consumer Technologies category at theDemo Fall 2011 conference in Silicon Valley. Here are two companies that presented today.
Pinevio
Pinevio is a tool that works with your social networks …
Newman Infinite today launched yGGLE, an online service for building a Java-based website from scratch without any programming, at VentureBeat’s DEMO Fall 2011 conference.
yGGLE uses a drag-and-drop interface, where users drop various Java-powered applets onto a site space. That …
Two and a half years ago, Sri Rao's mother-in-law had a stroke. The event left her with almost no mobility on her left side -- and with a great need for the attention of caregivers.
"It turned all of our lives upside down," Rao told VentureBeat. And ultimately, the stroke inspired and motivated Rao to start working on Senseaide, a startup that focuses on the health needs of senior citizens and the information needs of their caregivers.
Online appointment booking startup Schedulicity on Tuesday announced it will now offer a service called “Pop-Up Offers” that lets businesses post last-minute time slots with a discount in hopes of attracting more customers.
“The worst thing in the service industry …
Tradepal is bringing bartering of goods back into style, this time virtually.
The company, which launched today, has a lot in common with eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. But where Tradepal differs is, in addition to selling goods for whatever …
Oil means more than just gasoline. For many folks, it's also how they heat their homes.
NeighborOil is a startup that's reexamining how communities buy oil for heating and helping consumers negotiate for better prices and better service. And starting today, it's bringing its revolutionary model to a wide range of residential utilities, including electricity and natural gas.
Six out of 10 Americans will outlive their money, according to MyFinance, makers of a new product called Me&MyMoney that launched today at the DEMO Fall 2011 event in Silicon Valley.
Me&MyMoney helps individual households manage their money as a …
Hiring managers know it’s hard to judge how a job candidate will come across in an interview based on their resume and cover letter. But it takes a lot of time to meet everyone who applies for a position in …
Updated: We’ve posted the video of Bill Campbell’s conversation with Brad Stone below.
Intuit chairman Bill Campbell is a legendary business adviser and “coach” to a generation of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, including the founders of Google and Twitter. He’s also …
After you’re gone, how will people remember you?
If you’re lucky, Facebook might keep your profile page around for awhile. But the company’s interest is decidedly among its living customers, who are easier to advertise to. That’s why Jacques Mechelany …
I hate those printed coupons that come along with my grocery receipts. They’re too easy to forget or lose and too hard to redeem. I also hate loyalty cards, mail-in rebates, and all the other tricks that retailers use to …
If you’re enjoying your 15 minutes of fame, maybe it’s time to cash in with some merchandising. MashON lets you create your own customizable, branded products and sell them on your web site.
Today at DEMO, MashON is releasing a …
If you dream of robots and wake to your smartphone, have we got a treat for you: robotics company OLogic is launching the AMP (that's Automated Music Personality), a two-wheeled, self-balancing, musical robot powered by your smartphone or MP3 player.
AMP will follow you around and plays your music for you. You can either attach your iPod or other digital music player to its back, or you can stream your tunes via Bluetooth from your phone. AMP also comes with mobile apps for iPhone and Android to control the bot and your music.
At DEMO Fall 2011, student innovators get a chance to show off their companies with AlphaPitch. They each get 90 seconds to “sell” their ideas to the general session crowd. Here are the first three of the ten AlphaPitches that …
Many companies are currently trying to dominate in the online meeting space, but Vidquik thinks it can triumph by starting small and building a following by giving away the basic components for free.
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Vidquik is showing off …
In large companies, it’s all too easy for employees to duplicate work or fall out of sync with the company’s strategy. Métier‘s workforward product uses natural language processing (NLP) and semantic matching to help managers find the right employee …
Fitting Reality is working to bring new standards and practices to virtual fitting rooms, and today it is launching Virtual Interactive Podium (VIPodium), a new augmented reality fitting room.
“The attempt of replacing retail shopping with the virtual world is …
Ten million Americans take more than five medications daily, and startup OMyMeds wants to help them use technology, instead of sticky notes or reminders from family, to manage their medication times.
Founded this year, OMyMeds has raised $100,000 and is …
